14 thrifty ways to make winter less depressing

There’s no denying it, the clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and winter will soon be upon us. The UK long-range weather forecasters have issued their annual ‘enough snowfall to resurrect the mammoth’ threats and everyone’s suitably bummed out. You may as well stop enjoying the clement autumn weather and give up on life for the next five months. Just kidding.

For those of you dreading the winter blues, fear not, in fact, think of it as delaying gratification because there are plenty of lovely frugal ways you can enjoy the winter months. Embrace the seasons and all they have to offer.